SB2020041520 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Log Insight



SB2020041520 - Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Log Insight

Published: April 15, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020041520
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3953)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Log Insight UI. A remote authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

This vulnerability affects the following versions: 8.0.0, 4.x.y


2) Open redirect (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3954)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

This vulnerability affects the following versions: 8.0.0, 4.x.y


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.